Add 14/60 and 50/90
14/60 + 50/90 is 71/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 100/180 = 42 + 100/180 = 142/180 - 142/180 simplified gives 71/90
- So, 14/60 + 50/90 = 71/90
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